Lecturer x1 (P8) /Senior Lecturer x1 (P7): Chemistry

Purpose

Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/faculty in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/Faculty.

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• PhD degree in Chemistry, with demonstrated research specialization in chemistry.
• At least two (2) years teaching experience at a tertiary institution,
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision,
• Postdoctoral research experience and proof of publication of peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community engagement activities.
• Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level.
• Excellent computer skills
• Exceptional communication skills.

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD degree in Chemistry, with demonstrated research specialization in chemistry.
• At least 5 years relevant teaching experience at a tertiary institution,
• Evidence of managing a research program and record of publications in DHET accredited journal/s,
• Evidcne of successful postgraduate supervision at masters and/or PhD level.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Excellent computer skills.

Recommendation

Lecturer

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for an NRF rating

Senior Lecturer

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for an NRF rating
• Mobilized research grant funding or have applied for research funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lecturer/Senior

Lecturer

• Deliver on teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate students in chemistry.
• Undertake curriculum and programme development in the Department
• Participate in academic administration and subject management in the Department
• Seek research funding and conduct research within relevant fields
• Contribute to capacity building and collegiality within the Department
• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders and community, including academic collaboration, research funding in the industry and government.
• Conduct appropriate research and publish research
• Acts as a study/research leader and contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Develop intervention strategies and monitor student
• Participate and chair departmental committees and manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/careers days.
• Contribute to quality assurance and implement appropriate interventions.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and professional conduct at SPU.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

Enquiries can be made via email at ***email_hidden***

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.